Abbott is one of two new characters/possible series regulars being added for Season 6, in preparation for these two midseason exits. The other, as scooped by TVLine’s Inside Line, is FBI agent Kim Fischer, a thirtysomething ex-homicide detective from Dallas who is not afraid to stand up for herself.

Dunbar’s other recent TV credits include Sons of Anarchy, The Game and the unceremoniously axed Terriers.

Not familiar with this actor but looking forward to his character debut. And, just a hunch, but I’m guessing the female addition will be blonde. Van Pelt is a redhead and Lisbon is brunette; gotta go with a blonde to diversify/really establish that character differentiation. ;)
Plus, factor in the description of attractive and Texan, and well I’m betting we’ll get a tough southern belle type (a la Kelli Giddish on L&O: SVU).